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Elf

Elf

2003
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 37m
Buddy (Will Ferrell) was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan). Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities. (imdb)

Directed by:

Jon Favreau

Screenwriter:

David Berenbaum

Starring:

Zooey Deschanel, Will Ferrell, Edward Asner, Michael Lerner, James Caan, Andy Richter, Mary Steenburgen, Bob Newhart, Daniel Tay, Amy Sedaris, Peter Dinklage, Faizon Love

Genres:

Comedy, Family/Kids, Fantasy

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Elf

2003
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 37m
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mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 09 Dec 2018
70
53rd
Will Farrell's reverted manchild schtick achieves such a powerful, magnetic singularity, even his singing, "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is treated solely on its most unassuming, positive, humanistic qualities. It might even save Christmas. One of the few films - Christmasy or otherwise - that improves with each viewing. Santa's Sleigh seems to need that much more help/cheer each year.
Rated 09 Dec 2018
sockmanSockman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
0
0th
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 18 Sep 2008
69
58th
Like "Zathura" and "Iron Man", Favreau's "Elf" marries the heart and soul of a children's film with the mind and weight of adult problems. Ferrell is up to his usual LOUD NOISES routine, but this is a character that it really works for, and he and Caan have very good chemistry together. Zooey singing Christmas carols is something I can't say no too either. I love the use of stop-motion in the North Pole segments. Overall, it's the best kid-friendly Christmas flick in a long while.
Rated 18 Sep 2008
nobambanobamba
Rated 12 Dec 2020
65
71st
Rewatch x2. A lot of heart makes this a holiday staple. Doesn't have the cynicism that a lot of holiday films feel necessary. Will Ferrell's overgrown loud childish persona works well here. I wish they leaned more in the comedy. Blonde Zooey Deschanel doesn't work as well. I liked that all the elves were well-intentioned. Bob Newhart's size gags didn't get old. The plot doesn't make sense. Fav scene: fighting the fake Santa and then the manager comes in with the best "oh hell no" reaction.
Rated 12 Dec 2020
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 27 Dec 2019
5
24th
Light on plot (feels like the climax in Central Park was the first major event), and the "Christmas spirit" motif feels a little shoehorned in on top of the family/redemption arc, but Ferrell's goofy and (syrupy) sweet fish-out-of-water schtick is infectious (answering the phone: "Buddy the Elf, what's your favourite colour?") and is complemented by a good smattering of other delights (see Newhart's matter-of-fact Papa Elf and the rest of the solid supporting cast; stop-motion North Pole).
Rated 27 Dec 2019
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 07 Dec 2016
85
86th
I will put up with you every year for time eternal around Christmastime because you bring joy.
Rated 07 Dec 2016
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 24 Oct 2011
86
50th
Very enjoyable and a solid heartwarming Christmas tale that feels original and fresh! Elf is carried by Ferrell's funniest performance and good supporting actors as well as a solid sense of humor and Christmas cheer. If you haven't seen this yet, you need to at least once.
Rated 24 Oct 2011
gleebgleeb
Rated 09 Sep 2007
72
47th
Silly in parts, but with definite charm. And, of course, Newhart steals the scenes he's in.
Rated 09 Sep 2007
fuxoftfuxoft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
64th
Great fun, true "family movie" for today's audiences.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bofbof
Rated 23 Dec 2020
57
34th
What is it with American Christmas movies and people contemplating suicide on bridges? I must have missed that verse of every Christmas carol ever.
Rated 23 Dec 2020
terrymacterrymac
Rated 08 Jan 2015
74
68th
This is really likeable, and stands up to repeat viewings. Possibly the best use of Ferrell's manchild persona I've seen. Good turns from Caan, Deschanel and Dinklage as well. Perhaps watching it around the festive season helps...Funny and somewhat touching.
Rated 08 Jan 2015
spleenspleen
Rated 14 Dec 2014
78
61st
Ferrell's limited talent is overshadowed by Zooey's nonexistent talent. On the plus side, James Caan shows off the same comedic timing that made Rollerball so danged hilarious.
Rated 14 Dec 2014
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 15 Aug 2008
72
45th
Ferrell's best venture into the realm of family films. It might actually be his best performance and, in reality, is a bit self-revealing. Aside from his ridiculous man-child display, Zooey is great, James Caan is an ideal casting to play Buddy's oft-irritated father and Bob Newhart is truly funny in his limited screen time. It's one of few modern additions to the list of Holiday Classics.
Rated 15 Aug 2008
timon88Timon88
Rated 16 Dec 2024
32
21st
As someone whose favorite Christmas movie is "Eyes Wide Shut"...this one really wasn't for me.
Rated 16 Dec 2024
twincinematwincinema
Rated 20 Dec 2022
70
52nd
I feel like even if it's only a decent Christmas film, with repeated viewings, my enjoyment of it slowly goes up. In a few years, my Criticker is just going to be me hooting about "Christmas With the Kranks".
Rated 20 Dec 2022
brellbrell
Rated 07 Nov 2020
15
12th
it was okay as a kid, but I feel I am now able to move past liking mediocre comedies
Rated 07 Nov 2020
thatyoungmthatyoungm
Rated 14 Jul 2020
89
75th
Like most Christmas films, Elf is full of sugary sweet nostalgia, but, just like its title character, the film somehow makes its over-abundance of happiness and silliness work for it. Will Ferrell is the film's heart, throwing off his more adult comedy persona and portraying what is essentially a big kid trapped in an adult's body. As familiar as the Christmas movie genre is, Elf still manages to create some unique scenes of its own that will make the film a modern Christmas classic for years.
Rated 14 Jul 2020
bownBown
Rated 22 Dec 2019
72
26th
Blonde Zooey Deschanel was very unnerving to me.
Rated 22 Dec 2019
prepwrestlerprepwrestler
Rated 14 Mar 2018
76
76th
After re-watching this in theaters for Elf's 15th anniversary. I have to say this movie has grown on me. Elf is a true modern day classic Christmas movie.
Rated 14 Mar 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 02 Jan 2018
95
82nd
Perfect for adults and their kids. Will Farrell outshines even his funniest material for adults with a performance so adorable and honest. James Caan holds his own, especially towards the end of the film. Against such pessimistic odds it's wonderful to see such an optimistic main character. Although it's a holiday film, it could still be enjoyed throughout the year as a charming and not-to-taxing family comedy.
Rated 02 Jan 2018
patmanpatman
Rated 21 Dec 2016
61
50th
In many ways a simple movie, but still successful in creating a spirited family comedy through its goofy and charming sense of humor.
Rated 21 Dec 2016
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 28 Dec 2015
65
42nd
Probably the only Will Ferrell movie I will ever like. You have to be in the mood to watch a grown man run around New York in elf tights acting like an autist. It's hilarious if you're just prepared for some real stupid laughs. The cast is surprisingly strong. Bob Newhart's deadpan papa elf is great and so is Caan. There's a Peter Dinklage appearance halfway through the movie too.
Rated 28 Dec 2015
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 21 Dec 2014
64
56th
The closest we will ever have of McKay directing Ferrell in a PG Christmas film. Conventional light fantasy most of the time, but with hilarious bits that truly makes this fun as hell.
Rated 21 Dec 2014
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 17 Dec 2014
70
46th
Ahh 2003... Back when we still hadn't realized that Zooey Deschanel can't act. Back when Will Ferrell was fresh out of SNL. It was a simpler time. Elf had and has anything you'll ever want from a christmas movie. It's sweet, corny, funny and timeless. I have long ago grown tired of Zooey Deschanel's whole hipster shtick and I wince when she speaks ,but for 97 minutes when I watch Elf, I find myself falling in love with her all over again, and I remember 2003. Ahh 2003. It was a simpler time.
Rated 17 Dec 2014
ribcageribcage
Rated 19 Aug 2011
93
95th
If you watch Hocus Pocus for Halloween and Elf for Christmastime, you've basically done your entire year right and all the rest is just piddly details.
Rated 19 Aug 2011
freshFresh
Rated 19 Jul 2011
84
62nd
A movie full of Yuletide cheer, Elf is a spirited, good-natured family comedy, and it benefits greatly from Will Ferrell's funny and charming performance as one of Santa's biggest helpers.
Rated 19 Jul 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 22 Sep 2010
67
57th
Not great but still leaps and bounds above 90% of Christmas movies that have come out in recent years.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
jaycer1Jaycer1
Rated 21 Sep 2010
83
49th
When Will ferrell turns down the raunchiness, he's still funnier than a lot of comedians. Put him in an elf suit, and you've got a winner.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
drstrangeluvdrstrangeluv
Rated 20 Dec 2009
45
17th
I will be honest-- I generally dislike Will Ferrell. In small doses, his over-the-top style of comedy can work, but I find him to be far too much to stomach in large quantities. Ferrell's insanity is kept on a bit of a leash here, but the trite "holiday film" narrative frequently undermines what is at times a charming little family movie.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
vinckl07vinckl07
Rated 28 Oct 2009
95
56th
Will Ferrell does it again..another hilarious movie and I love how they included peter billingsly as one of the elves awesome idea to do that. I also think that Zooey Deschanel does an awesome job.
Rated 28 Oct 2009
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 05 Sep 2009
53
48th
Add 10 points if you're watching it during the Christmas season, subtract 10 if you're not. Turns out to have a major impact on whether I find this annoying or touching.
Rated 05 Sep 2009
rtomatoesRTomatoes
Rated 29 May 2009
83
77th
Ferrell's funny and charming performance makes Elf a delightful Christmas comedy.
Rated 29 May 2009
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 20 Feb 2008
88
91st
Funny movie. Great special effects to portray Ferrell as big as he is. Sadly my date has fallen asleep both times I have attempted to watch it with her. Great performance by Arthur Lange, and I never realized how well Zoey can sing.
Rated 20 Feb 2008
meerkatmeerkat
Rated 16 Nov 2007
85
66th
I love Will Ferrell & Zooey Deschanel is really cute in this. And can SING! I mean, really, she's awesome in that song!
Rated 16 Nov 2007
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
52nd
What should have been another annoying Will Ferrell movie turned out to be a very sweet, light hearted flick. I really enjoyed this flick and I hope it will hold up over the years. It may become a classic. Bob Newhart rocks.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
84th
About time Hollywood produced another decent Xmas movie. Elf is Capra-esque, but also quite original. Not to mention very amusing and heartwarming (but rarely pandering) too. Will Farrell is just too funny. This is really good stuff, I was laughing hard and even moved a bit.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
51st
This movie is way more charming than it has any right to be.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 25 Mar 2007
70
58th
Just saw this the other day... GREAT Christmas movie for kids. Will Farrell is slooowwllly growing on me. Slowly.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 19 Mar 2007
78
76th
Will Ferrell, one of the funniest leading men in the movies today, playing perhaps the most inspired holiday-character ever created, in a joyous celebration of the Christmas spirit. You wouldn't think Ferrell could shed the sexual innuendos and still make you bust a gut, but his innocence here is so easily admirable that it may be one of his funniest performances.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
reecedolanreecedolan
Rated 24 Dec 2023
70
40th
She really went out with a guy who's mentally a child.
Rated 24 Dec 2023
dieeinzigeDieEinzige
Rated 19 May 2023
10
4th
This film made me hate Will Ferrell forever.
Rated 19 May 2023
scuffedScuffed
Rated 16 Mar 2023
50
19th
Will Ferrell screams at things. This time dressed in an elf costume.
Rated 16 Mar 2023
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 15 Aug 2022
74
38th
I don't really like Will Ferrell but I love Christmas so she gets an okay
Rated 15 Aug 2022
dremetriusdremetrius
Rated 15 Aug 2022
0
16th
This movie made it very clear to me that I do NOT like Will Ferrell. Even more I do not like an hour and a half of Will Ferrell. The background story is not enough to make up either, as we get a complete asshole getting his happy ending despite making everyone else miserable for this year and all those before that. In a just world, Santa would have come back and slapped him with a bag full of coal.
Rated 15 Aug 2022
mrcimrci
Rated 22 Dec 2021
13
4th
Unfunny, with no real Christmas spirit.
Rated 22 Dec 2021
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 22 Dec 2021
3
24th
Better than I remember. I liked everyone around the edges more than Ferrell this time. James Caan, Artie Lange(!) and blonde Zooey deschanel
Rated 22 Dec 2021
mirojmiroj
Rated 19 Dec 2021
75
81st
One of the best Christmas movies of all time.
Rated 19 Dec 2021
jpfergusonJPFerguson
Rated 10 Dec 2021
55
42nd
A very satisfying combination of festive spirit and whimsy. An annual 'comfort watch' for me. Ferrell and Deschanel are perfect in their roles and the film score by John Debney sets the right atmosphere from the get-go. Unfortunately Dinklage is underutilised and worse than that is reduced to a cheap joke (lazy filmmaking by Favreau). Surely the Central Park Rangers are a homage to the horse-mounted Nazgûl in Jackson's version of 'The Fellowship of The Ring' (released in 2001)?
Rated 10 Dec 2021
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 06 Dec 2021
90
84th
This movie gets a bump just for being a good addition to the Christmas canon - most movies are just Hallmark trash. The acting is top notch. I'm always happy when I can see Bob Newhart in something. This movie has a lot of heart and it is something that I am happy to watch year-in and year-out. Quietly some of the best performances are from the minor characters like Faizon Love, Andy Richter, and Kyle Gass. The story itself is pretty basic with some important moments of drama.
Rated 06 Dec 2021
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 02 Dec 2021
50
33rd
I mean... sure... it's an okay family movie, I guess, but between the cookie-cutter script and Will Ferrell dressed as an elf clearly being thought funny enough in itself to carry most of the supposedly comedic scenes, I wasn't really feeling the Christmas spirit.
Rated 02 Dec 2021
filliganFilligan
Rated 27 Nov 2021
69
19th
This is perfectly fine Christmas fare. Ferrell rightfully became a household after this performance, and the film is still fairly funny almost twenty years later. I especially appreciate the fun filmmaking and the now very-dated Lord of the Rings reference. But I don’t think the film works hard enough to earn its resolution and as such the final act is a bit of a bore.
Rated 27 Nov 2021
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
60
18th
6??2016.12.28/????????Zooey Deschanel ??????????Baby?it's Cold Outside??????32:00-33:20???
Rated 06 Aug 2021
behemothggBehemothGG
Rated 27 Jul 2021
85
46th
START SCREAMING
Rated 27 Jul 2021
hedaanHedaan
Rated 14 Mar 2021
40
11th
Watched with the family a lot. Not my favorite but hey just reminds me of Christmas morning. What can I say?
Rated 14 Mar 2021
margustaMargusTa
Rated 23 Jan 2021
62
46th
Quite pleasant Christmas movie. Well, of cause, its targeted for younger generation but its not so childish as one might think. Good job from filmmakers and cast.
Rated 23 Jan 2021
dogeatmoondogeatmoon
Rated 16 Oct 2020
56
32nd
A charming, fun Christmas movie. Nothing more.
Rated 16 Oct 2020
elmayElmAy
Rated 15 Oct 2020
70
37th
Not bad. One of the most recent movies to be cemented as a Christmas classic.
Rated 15 Oct 2020
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 23 Jul 2020
85
76th
Utterly charming festive treat works as well as it does thanks to its pitch perfect casting - the unlikely pairing of Caan and Ferrell (as father and son no less!) is the heart of this, with Caan especially good playing his character more or less "straight" as counterpoint to Ferrell's ferociously hammy, but endearing, mugging. Marked Ferrell's breakout to leading man status and deservedly so - manages to be clever and inventive right up to the expectedly sentimental finale.
Rated 23 Jul 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 14 Mar 2020
81
92nd
Seen: 4+. I have seen this two Christmases in a row now.
Rated 14 Mar 2020
amorfusAmorfus
Rated 03 Jan 2020
87
23rd
It's not a "good" movie by most measures, but it's extremely fun to watch anyway.
Rated 03 Jan 2020
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 02 Feb 2019
27
13th
Christmas is overrated.
Rated 02 Feb 2019
mazerpamazerpa
Rated 21 Jan 2019
85
72nd
The only Christmas movie that matters
Rated 21 Jan 2019
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 28 Dec 2018
55
31st
I thought I was going to hate it or surprisingly love it, and it ended up somewhere in between. While it does have some cringeworthy moments, it has a few decent laughs here and there, and a fairly big cast of larger names. The middle of it definitely works the best, as the beginning and end were, to me, more kid oriented. Still not too bad of a Christmas movie for adults to throw on for kids.
Rated 28 Dec 2018
vv238vv238
Rated 02 Oct 2018
49
50th
A fun, lighthearted Christmas movie with a solid, if not overstated, core. The biggest problem is the complete lack of plot but when looking at this film as a whole, this is only a minor complaint.
Rated 02 Oct 2018
johnnyalucjohnnyaluc
Rated 19 Jul 2018
95
82nd
"Congratulations! You did it!"
Rated 19 Jul 2018
rittehRitteh
Rated 01 Jul 2018
30
7th
Silly stupid. How in the world is this such a popular movie?
Rated 01 Jul 2018
keggles88keggles88
Rated 04 Apr 2018
24
2nd
Just bad.
Rated 04 Apr 2018
skapskap
Rated 04 Jan 2018
65
31st
Amusingly goofy, but the ending seems to be cut off some other (much worst) Christmas movie and pasted to this one.
Rated 04 Jan 2018
pyrosexualpyrosexual
Rated 02 Jan 2018
13
2nd
One of the worst movies ever to suck. This is where Will Ferrel's sense of humor went to die...
Rated 02 Jan 2018
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 26 Dec 2017
75
66th
rvw
Rated 26 Dec 2017
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 23 Dec 2017
60
45th
It's funny, sweet and Christmas-y enough but above all it's very neatly written in terms of plot threads. The actors are all good fun and, even if you're not too big on Christmas, this will definitely prove an enjoyable, if not heart-warming, hour-and-a-half.
Rated 23 Dec 2017
petervincentPeterVincent
Rated 19 Dec 2017
85
76th
Will Ferrell at the height of his comedy career being fun and goofy.
Rated 19 Dec 2017
gsbgsb
Rated 09 Oct 2017
65
31st
I think I am
Rated 09 Oct 2017
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 06 Sep 2017
70
76th
How can you not like this, at least to some degree. It's just honest light-hearted fun Xmas flick. Farrell and Deschanel are really good in their roles and some of the other minor roles from big names are also well done. Fave scene - iconic snowball fight.
Rated 06 Sep 2017
plusdrolePlus_Drole
Rated 26 Feb 2017
88
79th
The magic of this film is how silly and hyperactive Will Ferrell is, I think the film may have been written with him in mind its so hectic. An average feelgood christmas story gets elevated by comedy gold and great acting (not to mention Zooey Deschanel's singing)
Rated 26 Feb 2017
jolitafjolitaf
Rated 25 Feb 2017
95
71st
One of those movies that was just done right in every way. It will make you laugh no matter who you are unless you are one of those unlucky few that can't enjoy fantasy. Will is so loveable and funny and sincere, this movie will make you understand why I think he is a savant.
Rated 25 Feb 2017
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 24 Feb 2017
83
87th
This modern Christmas classic is a fresh holiday twist on a fish-out-of-water tale. Will Ferrell charmingly plays an adult human who had been raised at the North Pole by Santa's elves on a journey through New York City to find his biological father. Light warm fun for the whole family.
Rated 24 Feb 2017
synthonosynthono
Rated 31 Dec 2016
78
38th
Putting Will Ferrell in a silly costume and having him run wild in different environments is amusing, but perhaps not my sense of humor.
Rated 31 Dec 2016
philamentalphilamental
Rated 19 Dec 2016
81
83rd
A modern Xmas classic. Ferrell is perfect as the man child title character transported from the magical land of the north pole to the cynical city of New York. What happens next is entirely Christmas cliche, but the cast and performances make it work wonderfully to deliver a frequently funny film with the ability to melt a few hearts just a little by the time the credits roll. Elf has become a welcome traditional watch at this time of year around my house.
Rated 19 Dec 2016
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 15 Dec 2016
77
53rd
Innocence. I like it. And the Jack in The Box Gag is amazing!
Rated 15 Dec 2016
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
92
89th
One of the best christmas movies. probably has not been a better one to come out since
Rated 21 Nov 2016
morbleMorble
Rated 04 Sep 2016
60
43rd
It had it's moments. Not bad for a Christmas movie, actually
Rated 04 Sep 2016
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 28 Apr 2016
15
82nd
W4E2P1S2V1M1A1R3. Master class in making children's stories into absurd all-ages fare. Watch it every year and never gets old. Also, this film introduced us to Zooey, who has rocked the world since.
Rated 28 Apr 2016
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 05 Dec 2015
90
71st
A-
Rated 05 Dec 2015
nilbogNilbog
Rated 29 Nov 2015
73
60th
i feel like such a philistine rating this so high, but i can't deny that i love this movie
Rated 29 Nov 2015
dorothyozDorothyOz
Rated 23 Aug 2015
45
10th
It's got some funny moments but a little too much on the silly side for me
Rated 23 Aug 2015
dmitrysDmitryS
Rated 24 Jun 2015
100
91st
Beautiful and sweet, I absolutely love this film.
Rated 24 Jun 2015
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
54
28th
2.70/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 21 Mar 2015
80
36th
I'll be honest I didn't like Elf as much as I thought I would. Is it a funny holiday movie? Yes it is, it is just pure silliness and that's great. The problem is it also tries to be emotional, and on that end it is lacking. An enjoyable movie, but not one I'd put as an annual Christmas tradition.
Rated 21 Mar 2015
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 03 Mar 2015
40
16th
Ed Asner and Bob Newhart are always lovable, but I've never been a fan of Will Ferrell or Zooey Deschanel, and that doesn't change here just because it's a Christmas movie. There are some good drinking games out there, though, that make everything much less annoying!
Rated 03 Mar 2015
clumsyghostclumsyghost
Rated 06 Jan 2015
59
20th
Meh.
Rated 06 Jan 2015
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 24 Dec 2014
79
78th
The lead role is one that Will Ferrell really excels at playing. This is a fun holiday film with a number of good laughs. The script for the most part is good and there are several fun performances. I would recommend this film.
Rated 24 Dec 2014
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 21 Dec 2014
8
76th
Elf is without doubt one of my favorite Christmas films and I don't think there's been a better festive film since. This was actually the last Christmas film I bothered to go and see at the cinema. Apparently this was make or break with regards to Will Ferrell's acting career, but he is a comic genius and nobody else could of played this part. Zooey Deschanel & James Caan are worthy additions too. The humour caters for all ages and as family films go, Elf is essential annual Christmas viewing.
Rated 21 Dec 2014
stevensydanStevensydan
Rated 18 Dec 2014
75
45th
Simply "fun"
Rated 18 Dec 2014
thehynesthehynes
Rated 13 Dec 2014
56
48th
My 7 year old liked it.I liked Zooey Deschanel
Rated 13 Dec 2014
tarmatarma
Rated 15 Nov 2014
10
3rd
I know I'm in the minority but I don't find this heartwarming. It's the story of a selfish asshole who finds out he's a father, continues to be a selfish asshole, and in the end still gets a happy ending despite being an asshole to the end (remember those workers he LEFT working on Christmas Eve to fix HIS screw-up because NOW he believes family is important?? What a jerk.) Zooey Deschanel and Will Ferrell play... themselves.
Rated 15 Nov 2014
pluggedinPluggedIN
Rated 17 May 2014
80
82nd
Buddy has a heart as big as the arctic north. There's not a mean streak or uppity attitude to be found anywhere within. And although he's as out of place as a palm tree on glacial ice, we empathize. After all, being raised among elves at the North Pole is not conducive to understanding the hard-bitten cynicism of his North American relatives. (pluggedin.com)
Rated 17 May 2014
m3tanm3tan
Rated 02 May 2014
70
81st
Cheesy but heartfelt holiday comedy. I hate almost all Christmas movies (except Bad Santa of course) but even an atheist Scrooge like me was touched by this one...
Rated 02 May 2014
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 13 Apr 2014
60
24th
A proper holiday-family-comedy flick.
Rated 13 Apr 2014
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 30 Dec 2013
70
47th
Decent for a family christmas film.
Rated 30 Dec 2013

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